Bin Liners (Polythene Bags) -— Specification

KENYA STANDARD KS 2409-5: 2018 ICS 13.030.30; 13.030.40

Health care wastes management commodities

Part 5:

Bin liners (polythene bags) -— Specification

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KS 2409-5: 2018

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Health care wastes management commodities

Part 5:

Bin liners (polythene bags) — Specification

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This Kenya Standard was prepared by Technical Committee KEBS/TC 136, Medical Equipment, Tools and Devices.

A bin bag, swag sack or bin liner or garbage bag or trash bag is a disposable bag